this relationship between president obama and marco rubio goes back at least that far. he spoke to "the wall street journal" earlier this month. when they're asked about this last week, the press secretary said the sound a lot like what we have in mind as well. a reporter as the press secretary. from that you can tell this is still a politically-charged issue and both sides are trying to the upper hand. it is going to go anywhere, they need to communicate on this. viewers outsidees viewer the united states. we have heidi priscilla. frazier joins us from marshall, texas. on the line for democrats. good afternoon. caller: good afternoon. i think president obama is doing a good job. >host: think you for the call. let me go back to the earlier point of today being a cease- fire. it is back to work tomorrow. we will see the budget debate on wednesday. with a 16.4, of all 16.5 trillion dollar debt, what can the president do in terms of new programs and new spending in light of what congress may or may not provide. >guest: there will be a piecemeal approach in the next congres